Three Framed Late 18th-Century Hand-Tinted Engraved Sheet Music, Circa 1780

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Collection of 3 hand-tinted engraved English music sheets dating circa 1780. Professionally framed in the mid-20th century with a deep … Read more Collection of 3 hand-tinted engraved English music sheets dating circa 1780. Professionally framed in the mid-20th century with a deep velvet mat, gold gilt liner, and gilded frame, this piece was originally styled for a New York collector, as noted on the verso. The sheets remain in very good condition with even age toning and vivid hand-coloring. Note: They are more vivid than in photos because we had to shoot through glass. Dimensions: Sheet: 5" W x 8.25" H · Framed: 10" W x 13" H. Offered in this collection are:

“Sung by Miss Thomas at Ranelagh”
An original copperplate engraving, circa 1780–1800, noting performance by Miss Thomas at Ranelagh with music set by Mr. Long. The sheet includes musical notation, full lyrics, and a delicately hand-colored vignette of two gentlemen in conversation against a pastoral backdrop. Ranelagh Gardens in Chelsea, London, was a premier pleasure garden of the Georgian era, known for its concerts, promenades, and fashionable society gatherings. Price: $325
✨ Collector’s Note:
Engravings tied to specific performers and venues, like Ranelagh Gardens, offer an added layer of social history, making them especially appealing to collectors of Georgian music and cultural ephemera.

“Strawberry Hill”
An original copperplate engraving titled Strawberry Hill, dating circa 1780–1800, with engraved musical notation and lyrics beneath a finely hand-colored vignette of three elegantly dressed figures strolling in a village landscape. The title references the famous Strawberry Hill estate, home of Horace Walpole and a landmark of the Gothic Revival. Price: $325
✨ Collector’s Note:
Pieces referencing well-known historic places such as Strawberry Hill carry added appeal for collectors of Georgian-era music, decorative arts, and architectural history.

“Set by Mr. Arne / Sung by Mr. Beard”
An original copperplate engraving, circa 1780–1800, noting a song Set by Mr. Arne / Sung by Mr. Beard. Thomas Arne, celebrated composer of Rule, Britannia!, was a leading figure in 18th-century English music. The sheet features engraved notation, complete lyrics, and a hand-colored vignette of two gentlemen in an outdoor scene. Price: $350
✨ Collector’s Note:
Connections to renowned composers like Thomas Arne make pieces such as this especially desirable for collectors of English music history, where both performance heritage and visual artistry converge.

Provenance for All:
Originally framed in the mid-20th century for Mrs. H. A. Eggerss of New York City, likely a relative of a prominent paper-mill family with operations in Wisconsin, Michigan, and North Carolina. From a Pinehurst, NC estate in The Country Club of North Carolina, where the deceased owner most likely inherited these from a relative.

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